JFK SETS GOAL OF LANDING MAN ON THE MOON
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy, speaking to a joint session of Congress, set the national goal of "landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth." The President specified that this goal be achieved before the end of the decade.
According to Skip Prichard this was the most inspiring of the President's "talks about the moonshot."
Mr. Prichard writes...
"It was classic goal setting: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based...(JFK) delivered it with vision and emotion. It was genius."
On May 25, 1961, President Kennedy said...
"Now is the time for this nation to take a leading role in space achievement.
I believe we possess all the resources and talents necessary.
No single space project...will be more impressive to mankind...and none will be so difficult to accomplish."
SOURCES
"May 25, 1961, JFK's Moon Shot Speech to Congress," www.space.com/
"The 7 Most Crucial Words JFK Used About His Moonshot," July 24, 2019, by Skip Prichard, www.skipprichard.com/
